Director, Strategy and Operations

Clayton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director Strategy and Operations

Job No.:686298

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration:$184668 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join our inclusive collaborative community
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash Innovation is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join the team as the Director Strategy and Operations. This pivotal role reports directly to the Chief Commercialisation Officer and is responsible for driving the delivery of Monash Innovations strategic priorities through high-impact projects and operational excellence. The Director will play a key role in advancing Monash Innovations ambition to be recognised globally for research commercialisation venture creation and support.

As a senior leader within the team you will oversee financial and operational planning lead cross-functional initiatives that uplift innovation activity across the University and implement systems that measure and communicate performance and impact. You will also contribute to marketing-to-growth efforts nurture innovation and entrepreneurial talent pipelines and manage strategic projects that align Monashs innovation services and capabilities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Extensive experience in leading strategic and operational priorities in complex environments with a proven ability to translate high-level objectives into measurable outcomes.
Deep expertise across core operational functions including HR finance IT systems and reporting with a track record of integrating these into cohesive high-performing systems.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholders and to lead high-performing teams.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives guide strategic content development and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences while aligning with institutional messaging and brand.
A strong interest and understanding of innovation ecosystems and research commercialisation with a passion for advancing research impact entrepreneurial talent development and strategic partnerships.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application should include a CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries:Ms Leisa McGuinness Chief of Staff Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) and Senior Vice-President

Position Description:Director Strategy and Operations

Applications Close: Monday 10 November 202511:55pm AEDT

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Director Strategy and OperationsJob No.:686298Location:Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 3-year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration:$184668 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin our inclusive collaborative communityBe surro...